Duke Health works every day to address community needs, from enhancing the understanding of the health care system and how it benefits patients, to increasing access to resources. Our team provides thousands of dollars each year to improve the health of those in need.
You can view Duke Health’s annual community benefit contributions in our annual report (PDF 1.8 MB).
Community Needs Assessment
In addition to a shared institutional effort to support our communities, Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital also create individual reports that detail how they care for patients and the community.
Building Healthy Communities Grants Program Update
The Duke Office of Community Health is currently retooling the Building Healthy Communities Grant Program to strengthen how we partner with and invest in organizations working to improve the health and well-being of our communities.
While this work is underway, we are pleased to offer an Interim Building Healthy Communities Funding Opportunity this fall to continue supporting community-led work during the transition.
Interim Funding Opportunity
The interim funding opportunity for eligible organizations with proposals will provide up to $15,000.
The opportunity is anticipated to:
- Open: Monday, September 28, 2026
- Close: Midnight Friday, October 30, 2026
- Funding decisions announced: Early December 2026
The interim opportunity will generally align with the Building Healthy Communities Grant Program's existing community health priorities. Complete eligibility requirements, funding guidance, and application instructions will be available when the application opens.
Learn More and Get Help
Virtual Information Session: Monday, September 28, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Register to attend and receive recording here: https://du.ke/DukeBHCGInfo27
Virtual Office Hours: Monday, October 5, 3:00–4:00 p.m.; Monday, October 12, 3:00–4:00 p.m.; and Monday, October 19, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Register to participate here: https://du.ke/DukeBHCG27OfficeHours
Registration and virtual meeting information will be posted when the application opens.
What's Next for Building Healthy Communities?
The interim opportunity is part of a broader effort to strengthen the Building Healthy Communities Grant Program. During this transition, the Duke Office of Community Health will be gathering input from community partners and other stakeholders about how Duke can improve its approach to community grantmaking and partnership.
We expect to announce new Building Healthy Communities funding opportunities and application cycles in the New Year.
We are grateful to the many organizations and community partners that have participated in Building Healthy Communities over the years and look forward to continuing this work together.
Once the application period has opened, you can apply for this grant using our application form. Once you click on the link it will ask you to register your organization. Please save your password to re-enter your current application or to apply for future grant requests. Thank you for your interest in the Building Healthy Communities Grants. For additional information, contact Scott Brummel, dukebuildinghealthycommunitiesgrant@duke.edu.
